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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the author's experiences as a young officer in the Connaught Rangers, one of the most famously Irish regiments in the British army, during the Napoleonic Wars. It provides a first-hand account of the Peninsular War, offering intimate details about the daily life of soldiers, the challenges of warfare, and the complexities of leadership. The author's vivid descriptions of key battles, including Busaco, Fuentes d'Onoro, Ciudad Rodrigo, Badajoz, and Salamanca, bring to life the brutality and chaos of combat, while also revealing the humorous camaraderie and resilience of the men. The author delves into the tensions between British officers and the Irish rank and file, providing insights into the motivations and challenges of both groups. This book offers a compelling portrait of a specific regiment and its impact on the larger historical narrative of the Peninsular War, revealing the personal experiences that shaped the course of this pivotal conflict. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332607549_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332607549
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332607549
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Etat : New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from Adventures of the Connaught Rangers, Vol. 1 of 2: From 1808 to 1814While engaged during the last ten years in the task of mastering the original authorities of the history of the Napoleonic wars, I have had to. N° de réf. du vendeur 2147973399
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